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Senior guard Eli Sherman-Murphy scored 24 points Jan. 13 and led the Owls’ come-from-behind victory over Plainedge.

In this case the calculus was simple. As the Lynbrook boys’ basketball team’s surge began to sputter – its midseason four-game win streak imperiled as host Plainedge took a nine-point, second-half lead – Owls head coach Jamie Adams pulled lead guard Eli Sherman-Murphy aside. “Take over,” he told the All-County senior. more

By Garrett D. Uribe | 1/27/23

Casey Coco of Lynbrook won the 12-13 year old boys’ division and is pictured with John M. Nuzzi Sr. and Pat Nuzzi.

Elks Lodge holds annual Hoop Shoot Contest

Dozens of children participated recently in the New York Elks Lodge #1 basketball Hoop Shoot Contest. The event, held at Valley Stream South High School, drew children and families from Lynbrook, Malverne, East Rockaway, and Valley Stream. more

1/27/23

Melissa Burak and students at the Kindergarten Center Thanksgiving Feast.

School district changed ‘a great deal’ under Burak

Superintendent Melissa Burak looks back at a decade of accomplishments as she prepares for her July retirement from Lynbrook Public Schools. more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/26/23

Affordable housing plan alarms Brian Curran

People have left New York in droves this past decade, and Brian Curran is ready to put that trend at an end. more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/26/23

Sean Krivitsky, a Lynbrook High School student, was declared a semifinalist in the Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Lynbrook senior named Regeneron Scholar

Lynbrook High School senior, Sean Krivitsky, has been named a Scholar in the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest science and math competition. more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/20/23

Wafa Abboud, the former director of the charity, Human First, was sentenced last week, after she stole over $1 million from the nonprofit agency. The charity had a location on 128 Atlantic Ave. in Lynbrook.

Former Lynbrook charity director sentenced for fraud

A Merrick woman was sentenced last week to over two years in prison for embezzlement, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. more

By Jordan Vallone | 1/20/23

The Lynbrook High School Horizon newspaper staff won several awards from the Empire State Scholastic Press Association, including Best Overall Newspaper.

Horizon wins Best Newspaper, other awards

Horizon, the Lynbrook High School student-run newspaper, continued its award-winning streak with several accolades, including Best Overall Newspaper, this year. more

1/20/23

Sophomore Brooke Mazzei (16 points) was part of a big effort for the Owls in last Friday’s win over defending county champion Plainedge.

Lynbrook thrives with family vibe

Lynbrook girls’ basketball isn’t wearing its school’s name on the front of its warmup shirts. more

By Marc Berman | 1/20/23

Students in the Career Development Program at Lynbrook High School and North Middle School visited the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter to deliver donations.

Lynbrook students visit Hempstead animal shelter

Students in the Career Development Program at Lynbrook High School and North Middle School visited a local animal shelter on Jan. 9 to donate goods for the animals in need. more

1/20/23

Paul Lynch will succeed Melissa Burak as Lynbrook superintendent.

Community is at the core of Lynch’s mission

When Paul Lynch was hired by the Lynbrook School District in 2009, he was overcome by a sense of community. more

By Mark Nolan | 1/19/23

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